Experience Columbia SC announces new vice president
June 27, 2022
Experience Columbia SC (ECSC) has named a new vice president to its executive team. Danna Lilly will serve as the vice president of the Convention and Visitors Bureau (DBA Experience…
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Columbia, SC hotelier Andy Briggs acquires first Fairfield by Marriott in Anderson and 5th Marriott branded hotel owned in South Carolina
June 26, 2022
A14 Capital Hotels is excited to announce the acquisition of the Fairfield Inn & Suites Anderson/Clemson in South Carolina. The Fairfield by Marriott hotel offers guests varying amenities in a…
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DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation awards grant to South Carolina Charities, Inc. for BMW Charity Pro-Am Junior Golf Clinics
June 7, 2022
South Carolina Charities, Inc. is pleased to announce the receipt of a $10,000 grant from the DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation for a series of junior golf clinics as part of…
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Founders Group International offers perks, including free golf, to entice new employees
June 6, 2022
Founders Group International, one of the premier golf course ownership groups in the Southeast, is offering a litany of perks, in addition to competitive pay, to attract new employees. FGI…
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Michael Rosen joins OTO Development as Vice President of Food & Beverage
June 6, 2022
Michael Rosen has joined OTO Development as Vice President of Food & Beverage, bringing a smorgasbord of restaurant and hospitality experience to this newly created position. South Carolina-based OTO, which…
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Hotel Hartness announces Michael Bonasia as Director of Sales and Marketing
June 4, 2022
Hotel Hartness today announced Michael Bonasia as director of sales and marketing. In this role, Bonasia will be responsible for driving business development and leading the sales team for the…
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Experience Columbia launches Digital Pimento Cheese Passport
June 2, 2022
Today, two days prior to National Cheese Day on June 4, Experience Columbia SC will be re-launching it’s highly-successful Pimento Cheese Passport. The refreshed passport features 17 dishes highlighting the…
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Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta announces new location at Trailblazer Park
May 25, 2022
Hold that taco! The hallmark Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta will have a new location at Trailblazer Park in Travelers Rest on June 5. The event was slated for the Judson…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX adds Larry Fitzgerald Jr., José Alvarez to 2022 celebrity lineup
May 24, 2022
The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX announced the addition of former NFL wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr. and retired MLB pitcher José Alvarez to its 2022 celebrity lineup.…
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Amy Alcott & Friends Women’s Clinic and Luncheon to highlight golf for women in business, give back to Upstate SC
May 11, 2022
The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX is pleased to announce the inaugural Amy Alcott & Friends Women’s Clinic and Luncheon. This special event will be held June 8th…
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Experience Columbia launches new website for locals, stakeholders
May 11, 2022
Experience Columbia SC launched its new industry website today – columbiasctourism.com – showcasing how the organization promotes the Columbia region as a tourist destination. The website expounds upon the sister…
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Colliers Report: Robust hotel activity continues into 2022
May 9, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2022 South Carolina Hotel Robust hotel activity continues into 2022 Market Highlights Increasing average daily hotel rates and revenue per available room…
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OTO Development introduces Homewood Suites Myrtle Beach Oceanfront
April 29, 2022
OTO Development has converted an independent on-the-sand property in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand. OTO, which is part of The Johnson Group, acquired South…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX announces 2022 celebrity lineup, schedule of events
April 26, 2022
The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX today announced the celebrities participating in this year’s tournament taking place June 9-12 at Thornblade Club in Greer and The Carolina Country…
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Tickets for Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta on sale now
April 12, 2022
The Upstate’s premier festival honoring the combination of tequila and tacos is back with a new location and a new date. The 2022 Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta will be held…
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Halls Signature Events partners with Coach Dawn Staley; Launches special pre-race bridge run dinner
March 17, 2022
2022 Cooper River Bridge Run runners have a new way to fuel up before the big race while also helping children in need. This year Halls Signature Events, a sister…
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The Cliffs announces hire of General Manager Paige Frazier
March 15, 2022
The Cliffs is excited to announce its newest General Manager, Paige Frazier, who will head operations for The Cliffs at Mountain Park. Paige has spent the last 20 years of…
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Topside Pool Club to open for the season in April
March 10, 2022
Major League Baseball likely won’t have an opening day by April 8, but Topside Pool Club will. Topside Pool Club is slated to open for its sixth season on Friday,…
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Colliers Report: Tourism boosts hotel business in 2021 despite staffing shortages
March 2, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 South Carolina Hotel Market Highlights The South Carolina hotel market recovered more quickly than other markets around the country. Occupancy, average…
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OTO Development acquires Best Western Fort Walton Beach
March 2, 2022
OTO Development has acquired Best Western Fort Walton Beach in the Florida Panhandle, adding a promising oceanfront property to the hotelier’s growing leisure portfolio. A major renovation is planned. David…
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Experience Columbia SC wins three Addy awards SC
February 25, 2022
Experience Columbia SC (ECSC) took home three Silver ADDY Awards at The American Advertising Awards held Saturday, Feb. 19. ECSC won awards in the brochure category for its Reconstruction Trail…
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Hartness announces Albert Mertz as General Manager of Hotel Hartness
February 24, 2022
Hartness is pleased to announce the appointment of Albert Mertz as general manager of Hotel Hartness. With more than 30 years of international luxury hospitality experience, Mertz brings invaluable expertise…
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OTO Development promotes Catherine Johnston to Vice President of Human Resources
February 23, 2022
Catherine Johnston has been promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at OTO Development. She is tasked with leading and developing the Spartanburg-based hotelier’s HR team, which supports ~2,400 employees…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association announces 2022 Stars of the industry winners and runners up
February 23, 2022
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) hosted its 69th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards Gala on February 21 at 1881 Event Hall in Spartanburg. The Stars of…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association names new Board Chairman
February 22, 2022
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) recently named Michael Frits, General Manager of the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront, as its new Board Chairman. Frits succeeds…
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55 images that awakened civil rights change on display at Upcountry History Museum
February 21, 2022Being in the right place at the right time often means the difference between ordinary and extraordinary. Witness to History: Selma Photography of Stephen Somerstein is a perfect example of…
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Liquid Catering wins WeddingWire 2022 Couples’ Choice Awards
February 8, 2022
Liquid Catering has won in the catering category of the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards. Liquid Catering was established in 2011, and is the first of multiple companies established under High…
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AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown announces the opening of Social Burger
February 7, 2022Walk-up burger bar opens at AC Hotel Greenville Downtown on Camperdown Plaza AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown is pleased to announce the opening of Social Burger, a walk-up burger…
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Experience Columbia SC debuts 2022 ambassadors
January 21, 2022
Experience Columbia SC announced the new group of ambassadors for 2022 yesterday in conjunction with the launch of this year’s Columbia SC Insider’s Guide publication. The Columbia SC ambassador program,…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host its 69th Annual Stars of the Hospitality Industry Awards
January 19, 2022
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its 69th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards on Monday, February 21 at 1881 Event Hall in Spartanburg. The…
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OTO Development moves into Music City
December 27, 2021
OTO Development is moving into Music City with the acquisition of Hyatt House Nashville at Vanderbilt. The deal for this Nashville, Tennessee property was brokered by Hunter Hotel Advisors. Headquartered…
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Halls Chophouse to travel rare bottle of Kentucky bourbon to benefit tornado victims
December 21, 2021
Proceeds from Buffalo Trace 1995 O.F.C. Bourbon will go to Western Kentucky Relief Fund Hall Management Group will travel a bottle of rare Kentucky bourbon across South Carolina to our…
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Experience Columbia SC wins Best in Business Awards
December 14, 2021
Experience Columbia SC (ECSC), the destination marketing organization for the Columbia region, has won three first place South Carolina Best in Business 2021 Awards. ECSC earned Best Hospitality Business and…
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High Spirits Hospitality earns two SC Best in Business Awards
December 13, 2021
Greenville Business Magazine honored High Spirits Hospitality with two SC Best in Business Awards this week. High Spirits Hospitality was named the runner up in the Best Hospitality Business category…
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Experience Columbia SC announces new sales managers
December 8, 2021
Experience Columbia SC (ECSC) announces the hiring of Beth Shaffer and Danna Lilly as sales managers. They will be responsible for selling the region as a premier destination for meetings…
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Juniper announces winter wonderland rooftop experience and New Year’s Eve celebration
December 1, 2021Juniper, the 16,000 square foot immersive rooftop space located eight floors above Greenville’s award-winning Main Street, announced a New Year’s Eve celebration and its transformation into a winter wonderland. Tickets…
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OTO Development acquires SpringHill Suites in Panama City Beach
December 1, 2021
OTO Development is building its presence along the Florida Panhandle with the acquisition of SpringHill Suites Panama City Beach Beachfront. The deal complements the company’s construction of Hyatt Place Panama…
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Greenville Country Club Manager receives prestigious professional designation
November 30, 2021
Chip Hughes, CCM, Assistant General Manager of the Greenville Country Club in Greenville SC, has been awarded with the Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation by the Club Management Association of…
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The Cliffs welcomes Brian Fox as General Manager of The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards
November 29, 2021
The Cliffs is pleased to welcome Brian Fox as general manager of The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards located in Sunset, SC on stunning Lake Keowee. Fox brings a wealth of…
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The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Seeking Nominations for 2022 Stars of the Hospitality Industry Awards
November 22, 2021
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) is seeking nominations for the 69th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards, honoring the best of the best in the state’s hospitality…
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Spartanburg Area Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association introduces new emergency assistance program
November 9, 2021
The Spartanburg Area Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SARLA) introduced Hubitality, an emergency assistance program for Spartanburg County hospitality employees, last evening. The event took place…
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Inaugural Hog & Barrel Festival will be this weekend in downtown Greenville
November 3, 2021
More than 40 restaurants and distilleries from across the Southeast will be taking part in the inaugural Hog & Barrel: A Bourbon, BBQ & Bacon Festival this weekend. Everything from…
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OTO Development moves into Yosemite National Park market
November 3, 2021
OTO Development is moving into the Yosemite National Park market with the acquisition of two hotels in Oakhurst, California, and a contract on a third. OTO, which is part of…
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Liquid Catering adds Pamela Rich as Sales Representative
October 26, 2021
High Spirits Hospitality has brought Pamela Rich onto the Liquid Catering team as a sales representative. Rich earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from College of Charleston in 2010. She…
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Inaugural Hog & Barrel Festival announces restaurants and distilleries
October 15, 2021
More than 40 restaurants and distilleries from across the Southeast will be taking part in the inaugural Hog & Barrel: A Bourbon, BBQ & Bacon Festival this November. Everything from…
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Auro Hotels hosts hiring event for AC Hotel Greenville Downtown
October 12, 2021
Hotel to hold official “Casting Call” October 13 AC Hotel Greenville Downtown’s Casting Call event invites top hospitality talent for open interviews encompassing line level positions as well as a…
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Katie Babb joins High Spirits Hospitality as Marketing Manager
October 7, 2021
High Spirits Hospitality has hired Katie Babb as its new Marketing Manager. Babb earned her bachelor’s degree in classics from College of Charleston in 2015. She started her career as…
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How to Make the Most of this Year’s South Carolina State Fair
October 6, 2021
The 152nd South Carolina State Fair returns Oct. 13-24, 2021, with a full lineup of traditional favorites and a variety of new rides, foods, entertainment and the return of the…
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AC Hotel Greenville Downtown presents original Roger Craft Peace Plaza historic marker to Peace family
September 22, 2021
AC Hotel Greenville Downtown hosted a special reception for the Peace family and presented the original Roger Craft Peace Plaza historic marker AC Hotel Greenville Downtown hosted a special reception…
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OTO Development acquires DoubleTree by Hilton Cocoa Beach
September 10, 2021
OTO Development has added DoubleTree by Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront to its growing portfolio. South Carolina-based OTO Development, which is part of The Johnson Group, acquired the DoubleTree by Hilton…
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